Harrogate

Question 1

What’s Harrogate locale

Answer 1

‘The English Spa’ in Georgian era after its spa water
In 17th and 18th centuries its ‘chalybeate’ waters were popular health treatment and the influx of wealthy but poorly visitors contributed to the wealth of the town
Known for Bettys, Pump rooms, Valley gardens
From 2013-2016 it’s been voted the “Happiest place to live in Britain”

Question 2

Harrogates location

Answer 2

Spa town in North Yorkshire, England. 17 miles from Leeds and 16 miles from York. Grew out of two settlements , high and low Harrogate in the 17th century

Question 3

Age demographic in Harrogate

Answer 3

In 2011, Rossett Ward 29% of the total population were 60+, Harrogate district 26%, England 17% (total pop 60+)
Harrogate above national average

Question 4

Ethnicity in Harrogate

Answer 4

In 2011, Rossett ward 92.3% white British, 4.1% black or minority groups, 3.1% from other white backgrounds
In England 80% were white British

Question 5

Unemployment in Harrogate

Answer 5

Unemployment in 2011 was 2.6%, Rossett ward was 2.1%- less than half of the England unemployment rate of 4.4%

Question 6

Index of multiple deprivation in Harrogate

Answer 6

IMD data (2015) Harrogate is 283 out of England’s 326 local authorities. However Woodfield is ranked within 20% most deprived in England. 
Areas in Rossett Ward are in the 10% least deprived in England

Question 7

Health data and life expectancy in Harrogate

Answer 7

In 2011, Rossett Ward 87% reported health as very good or good.
Life expectancy for males was 85 years, higher than the Harrogate life expectancy (80.5 years), 6 years higher than the England average 79.1 years

Question 8

Artistic representations of place

Answer 8

Anita Bowermans work of the stray
Claire Baxter’s work ‘The Beauty of Harrogate’ includes more cartoon-like paintings f characters enjoying famous attractions around Harrogate